Archive - Checking in with Chris Dong

Checking in...with how a travel story gets made.

And I'm headed to Antarctica next.

Nov 14 •

October 2024

Checking in...before not spending $100,000 on a trip.

And how do you define vacation?

Oct 15 •

September 2024

Checking in...before my next big trip.

From points & miles...to PJs.

Sep 30 •

June 2024

May 2024

January 2024

Edition 15 | From Equator to Arctic, a touch of luxury, Northern Lights hunting, and more.

Plus: Begin your travel rewards journey with me.

Jan 18 •

December 2023

Edition 14 | End of year reflections and a mystery trip to Central America

Remember me? Reviving my Substack to check in.

Dec 31, 2023 •

January 2023

Edition 13 | Hong Kong opening, top credit cards now, and where I'm traveling next.

Also: I'm looking for more media hits and speaking gigs.

Jan 26, 2023 •

December 2022

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